ECI Research
Independent insights for modern enterprises. ECI Research delivers data-driven analysis on application development, modernization, and enterprise platforms to help organizations align technology with outcomes and vendors stay ahead of evolving buyer needs.
Coverage Areas
We organize our research into core practices that capture the most critical shifts in enterprise technology.
Application Development & Modernization
Exploring the full app lifecycle from Day 0 planning to Day 2 operations. Our research covers cloud-native adoption, DevSecOps, observability, and platform engineering, helping enterprises modernize legacy systems and accelerate innovation.
Enterprise Applications
Focusing on the platforms that run the business from ERP, CRM, HCM, CX, and beyond. We analyze how organizations evaluate, adopt, and optimize enterprise software to power productivity, transformation, and customer engagement.
Meet the Team
Our analysts bring deep expertise across application development, enterprise applications, and digital transformation. With decades of combined experience in research, advisory, and industry practice, we connect emerging technology with practical business outcomes.
Paul Nashawaty | Practice Lead | Application Development & Modernization
Paul Nashawaty, Practice Leader and Lead Principal Analyst, specializes in application modernization across build, release and operations. With a wealth of expertise in digital transformation initiatives spanning front-end and back-end systems, he also possesses comprehensive knowledge of the underlying infrastructure ecosystem crucial for supporting modernization endeavors. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has a proven track record in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, including the identification of new market channels, the growth and cultivation of partner ecosystems, and the successful execution of strategic plans resulting in positive business outcomes for his clients.
Sam Weston | Industry Analyst | Enterprise Applications
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in operations roles across legal, financial, and technology sectors, Sam Weston brings deep expertise in the systems that power modern enterprises such as ERP, CRM, HCM, CX, and beyond. Her career has spanned the full spectrum of enterprise applications, from optimizing business processes and managing platforms to leading digital transformation initiatives. Sam has transitioned her expertise into the analyst arena, focusing on enterprise applications and the evolving role they play in business productivity and transformation. She provides independent insights that bridge technology capabilities with business outcomes, helping organizations and vendors alike navigate a changing enterprise software landscape.
Ally Gentry | Marketing Specialist
Ally brings a unique blend of creativity, organization, and communication expertise to Efficiently Connected. As Marketing Specialist, she manages projects across the practice, supports content and coverage initiatives, and serves as the go-to resource for demand generation programs. With a Master’s degree in Linguistics and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Ally combines strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of messaging and audience engagement. Her work ensures that research and insights reach the right stakeholders in impactful and accessible ways.
Our Methodology
ECI Research is built on rigor and transparency. We combine proprietary surveys, direct interviews, industry analysis, and real-world data from enterprise leaders. Our independence ensures unbiased insights, while our collaborative approach ensures findings are actionable.
Guide
Helping organizations navigate complexity with independent analysis, clear frameworks, and actionable insights that connect technology capabilities to business outcomes. We combine proprietary research with analyst expertise to frame decisions in context. Strategy maps, advisory sessions, and competitive analysis help enterprises and vendors align technology investments with measurable outcomes.
Inform
Delivering data-driven perspectives through surveys, interviews, and market research that highlight emerging trends, vendor strategies, and buyer expectations. Our insights are built on multiple research inputs; quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, case studies, and continuous market tracking. By triangulating these sources, we provide a comprehensive view of where the market is headed and what matters most.
Elevate
Amplifying insights through publications, advisory sessions, and event coverage—extending reach with media partnerships to shape industry conversations. Research is most powerful when it sparks dialogue. We publish reports, briefs, and blogs, and we share insights live at industry events. In partnership with theCUBE, we extend this amplification through event media, ensuring that our research reaches and resonates with a global audience.
Explore our latest insights, reports, and event coverage.
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Kubernetes Outages Still Plague Enterprises Despite Widespread Adoption
ServiceNow Pushes Boundaries With Zurich AI Platform Release
MinIO Extends Hyperscaler Economics to On-Prem with AIStor Pods
GenAI Forces Enterprises to Rethink Security, Skills, and Infrastructure
Databricks Races Toward $100B as AI and Real-Time Data Converge
